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Nigeria: Gov Yusuf Seeks Justice Over Killings of 2 Kano Indigenes in Benue
- Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf expressed his strong disapproval of the murder of two young men from Kano that occurred late Monday night in Makurdi, Benue State.
- The attack on Barhama Suleiman and Jamilu Ahmad, children of Sheikh Ibrahim Khalil, was unprovoked, cold-blooded, and carried out by unidentified assailants.
- Governor Yusuf expressed deep sorrow, described the incident as barbaric and senseless, and called for calm while assuring justice efforts with security agencies.
- Commissioner of Police Emenari Ifeanyi announced arrests linked to a related deadly attack on June 22, 2025, following President Tinubu's order to apprehend the criminals.
- The incident highlights ongoing security challenges in Benue's agricultural region and implies continued efforts by Kano and Benue authorities to ensure accountability.
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Gov Yusuf seeks justice over killings of 2 Kano indigenes in Benue - Daily Trust
Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, has condemned the killing of two Kano indigenes in Makurdi, Benue State. The victims were children of prominent Islamic scholar, Sheikh Ibrahim Khalil. According to the governor’s spokesperson, Sunusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, the victims were attacked around 11:00 p.m. on Monday by yet-to-be-identified hoodlums and murdered in cold blood without any provocation. Governor Yusuf expressed deep sorrow over the tra…
It is barbaric – Kano gov condemns murder of indigenes in Benue
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has expressed outrage over the gruesome killing of two young Kano indigenes, Barhama Suleiman and Jamilu Ahmad, in Makurdi, the capital of Benue State. According to a statement by his spokesperson,Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa on Tuesday evening, the two victims were attacked late Monday night, around 11:00 p.m by unidentified assailants. The attack was described as unprovoked, deliberate, and cold-blooded. I…
5 arrested over killing of 2 Kano indigenes in Benue
Police have arrested five persons in Makurdi, Benue State in connection with the killing of two indigenes of Kano State. The victims, Jamilu Ahmad and Barhama Suleiman were reportedly attacked and murdered around midnight on Monday at Agan settlement, near the tollgate entrance to Makurdi. The duo were said to be transiting through the area []
Ododo declares total clampdown on criminal elements operating in Kabba-Bunu, Vows Justice for Slain Retired Major. - The Nigerian Post
Ododo declares total clampdown on criminal elements operating in Kabba-Bunu, Vows Justice for Slain Retired Major. Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has declared a total clampdown on criminal elements operating in Kabba-Bunu Local Government Area and other parts of Kogi West Senatorial District, following the killing of retired military officer, Major Joe Ajayi. Governor Ododo made this known on Wednesday when he paid a condolence…
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